Restoration Today

In the finale of our Seller Stories Series on the Restoration Today podcast, broker Gokul Padmanabhan breaks down why the restoration industry is so appealing to buyer's today, what makes a restoration company sellable, and shares a number of other valuable tidbits and statistics on the past, current, and future outlook of M&A in the restoration industry. Catch up on past episodes of the serie...

There were some exciting announcements from the show floor at The Experience Convention & Trade Show in Las Vegas in September, including the unveiling of Encircle’s Hydro technology. Encircle VP Kris Rzesnoski talks a bit about the new technology, and about more up-and-coming integrations and collaboration in the industry.

In the penultimate episode of our Seller Stories, Craig Moody shares his still fresh journey of selling his business, Mammoth Restoration of Arizona. Craig talks about steps he took to prepare his business for sale, interviewing prospective purchasers, and what things look like after the papers are signed and the deal is done. Curious about other episodes in this series? Find Episode 1 here. Find...

Woodard's story is best told by those closest to it. In conjunction with Woodard Cleaning & Restoration celebrating 75 years of serving the St. Louis area, C&R sat down with third generation owner, Justin Woodard. He shares a story unlike any other - of a war hero shot down over France, a harrowing mountain escape, and a journey to America.   Earl Woodard and his wife, Nancy, started a car...

In this episode of the Restoration Today Podcast, Michelle sits down with Paul Davis COO Mike Hopkins. He has been in the franchise world for some time, and part of Paul Davis since 2015. Michelle and Mike talk about the landscape of today's restoration industry, what it takes to stay competitive as the industry continues to consolidate, the importance of pricing feedback to influence Xactimate pr...

In the second episode of our Seller Stories series, we are turning the tables - talking to the leaders of a company that is not for sale, but is instead positioning itself in the buyer's seat and looking to grow through mergers and acquisitions. ATI is the largest family-owned restoration company in the U.S, and well into its second-generation of leadership.  In this episode of the Restoration Tod...

Welcome to a brand new special series on the Restoration Today Podcast called Seller Stories.   In this episode, meet Scott Miller and hear his selling story, and journey since then to transition out of being a restoration company owner.

Restorers can relieve their customers from some of the burden of the insurance claims process by obtaining an assignment that allows the restorer to collect directly from the insurance company. A properly-drafted assignment can empower the restorer to compel the insurance company to pay fair market value for services rendered, to employ reasonable claims handling practices, to comply with the term...

Insurance “need to know facts” when selling your restoration company.

On Wednesday, Sept. 15,  CoreLogic announced it had acquired Next Gear Solutions  which could have far-reaching impacts on the restoration industry when it comes to estimating, data, and more. Seth Harrison is the Executive Director and Mark Whatley is founder of Actionable Insights . Actionable Insights is a foundation that exists to preserve the health of the restoration ecosystem by advancing l...

On Wednesday, Sept. 15, CoreLogic announced it had acquired Next Gear Solutions which could have far-reaching impacts on the restoration industry when it comes to estimating, data, and more.    Ben Justesen is a top Xactimate trainer, as well as founder of Enlightened Restoration Solutions and JRCC. He has spent the last few years traveling the U.S. teaching restorers how to give pricing feedback,...

It is no secret the restoration industry is in the midst of a hiring crisis. Now, there is a school specifically serving high school students, recent graduates, and anyone else interested in getting into the trades.   The Painting and Disaster Restoration Academy is a fully virtual school that can get students through safety courses, teach the basics of restoration (think even more elementary than...

On Wednesday, Sept. 15,  CoreLogic announced it had acquired Next Gear Solutions  which could have far-reaching impacts on the restoration industry when it comes to estimating, data, and more. As soon as the acquisition was announced, questions swirled around what this means for Next Gear customers, Next Gear staff, contractor data, estimating, and marketplace competition. In his very first public...

Annissa Coy has been directly affected by the wildfires in the Western U.S. A seasoned contents restoration expert, she has not only helped restore hundreds of homes and contents after wildfires, she herself has found her own home and family in harm's way.    In this episode of the Restoration Today podcast, Annissa shares her insights on helping wildfire victims and cleaning their precious items...

Google ads, Facebook ads, and SEO - oh my!    The world of digital marketing can feel confusing and cumbersome, but it doesn't have to! In this episode of the Restoration Today podcast, two restoration marketing gurus share their knowledge on marketing wins and mistakes, the importance of social media presence, and how to effectively position yourself to appear in top search results in your market...

The goal of most restorers and public adjusters is to do what is best for the property owner after a catastrophic loss, like #HurricaneIda, wildfires in the Western U.S., or any loss in between. This quick special episode with a restorer-turned-public adjuster and senior claims analyst offers ways both sides can work together for the good of the property owner.

In this crossover episode, the Restoration Today and The Dyojo Podcasts collide to bring an open conversation between Jon Isaacson and Michelle Blevins about today's restoration industry, the story of the C&R transition, and a bigger explanation of The Dyojo - his background, goals, and vision.

As First Onsite continues to acquire more restoration companies across the U.S., they are also working tirelessly to create a place people want to work. In this episode of the Restoration Today Podcast, First Onsite's Senior Vice President of Culture and Experience Jenny Vandehey and the CEO Stacy Mazur share the latest on the brand's growth, and their goal to have a company that thrives through #...

Curious about Core Group and why it’s growing the wildfire? Core CEO Dan Cassara joins the Restoration Today podcast to talk about what makes Core different, why it’s not a TPA, how it could be compared to a franchise, and how it’s not a “one-size-fits-all” company. Plus, The Collective by Core is just ONE WEEK away from when this podcast is being published! It’s going to be a must-attend event, a...

As the landscape of the restoration industry continues to grow at epic speed through mergers, acquisitions, pandemics, natural disasters, AI, technology, and so many other factors, independent companies are finding ways to stay competitive.   Restoration Affiliates is a peer network of independent restoration companies from across the U.S. who jump into action for each other whenever needed. Last...

The Experience Convention & Trade Show is just WEEKS away! This year's event will be bigger than ever - more education, more hands-on learning, a massive show floor, more networking, you name it!   Michelle chats with Larry Cooper about what's on the agenda, and what makes this year's event the best yet. For more: www.candrmagazine.com 

Restoration Today is a video and audio podcast covering everything restoration-related. Every week, Michelle Blevins sits down with an industry peer – a contractor, a colleague, a supplier, an innovator, an insurer, etc. Every conversation will cover the hottest topics in today’s restoration industry – going beyond fire and water damage restoration and diving into topics like M&A, company cult...